AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoColombia Power Shift: Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as president, promising a security crackdown, a smaller state, and a push to revive oil and gas—marking a sharp turn after Gustavo Petro’s leftist era. Food Prices: The UN FAO Food Price Index inched up in July as heatwaves, energy costs, and geopolitical risks lifted cereal and vegetable oil prices. Cuba Under Pressure: The U.S. escalated sanctions and expanded intelligence operations against Cuba, with UN experts warning the measures are worsening a humanitarian crisis. Argentina–China Tech Clash: Argentina’s Huawei dispute flared after China accused the U.S. of pressuring a local cooperative over visas tied to a fiber and data-center project near Vaca Muerta. Brazil Trade Lifted by Prices: Brazil’s July trade surplus widened as higher oil-linked prices offset lower export and import volumes. Peru Energy Deal: Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ invested in Peru’s Inkia Energy, backing a major renewables-heavy power platform. Sports Governance: Mexico and Argentina backed FIFA chief Gianni Infantino amid calls to oust him over a controversial private-investor plan.
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